KCMS1555RSS0 KitchenAid Microwave - Instructions

Unplugged appliance. Removed external cover's screw's from the microwave. Unplugged 3 internal plugs for wiring harness to the control panel which houses the door latch. Removed old door latch, carefully snapped new door latch in. Reassembled unit in reverse of dis assembly.

I removed the microwave from its built-in position by removing the faceplace. This was a simple four phillips screw removal. I then removed the microwave and the rear housing. This required the special TORX T20 security star screwdriver. Once the main microwave housing was removed the broken latch was apparent and easily accessible. The l ... Read more ongest part of this process was getting the security star driver and ordering the part. It literally took sixty seconds to replace the part. Another three minutes to replace the housing and Another five minutes to put the microwave back in place. This was an easy repair and saved me about $400 in replacement costs.I am very satisfied with the ease of determining the part I needed on the website, the cost of the part, the shipping was timely, and the overall experience by far surpassed my expectations. I am by no means a handy person but the instruction and detail associated with the purchase gave me the confidence and knowledge needed to complete the task.

Although the housing cover of the microwave had the "tamper-proof screws" described by earlier commenters, I easily removed them with pliers rather than a special screwdriver. Like others, I found that one of the two hinge posts on the plastic Door Latch Bracket had broken off. The broken bracket could be removed easily, but I had troub ... Read more le fitting the blade of the replacement part into position until I loosened one more screw on the receiving latch board to allow extra maneuvering room. Only then did both hinge posts fit into their proper mounts and snap in easily.

Purchaced special security type srewdriver to gain access to interior of microwwave. Latch is press fitted in roller type receiver. No tool required to remove and replce new latch. Reassembled cover and job completed.

Take off the cover top and both sides then i saw door latch bracket was broken one side after that I was used screw drivers take off old one out then replace new door latch bracket it very easy

Initially we started looking to buy a replacement microwave to replace our 13+ year old built-in microwave. It was a real pain finding a replacement to fit the exact dimensions. So I thought I'd try to find an old KitchenAid microwave. However, I was pleasantly surprised when this site came up on my search. Their website allows me to inpu ... Read more t the problems and then it showed two possible parts that needed to be replaced. I emailed tech support and asked them which part I needed. They responded very quickly and said I needed to replace the magnetron. I watched a couple YouTube videos and then pulled my microwave apart. It was incredibly easy to pull the outer cover off. The magnetron had 5 screws that needed to be removed and one electrical plug. Took me maybe 10 min to complete the entire repair. It was one of the easiest repairs I've done and so thankful for this site They saved me a ton of money from not buying a new microwave and we now have our microwave working again. In hindsight, I wouldn't hesitate. I'd order the Part now and get it fixed.

Unplug microwave! It's NOT necessary to remove microwave from above stove. Removed two Philips head screws on top front of unit to remove front grille. Removed one screw to remove control panel, letting it hang down. Found inline fuse in cabinet where line cord wires come in. Pulled out blown fuse with thumb and forefinger. Snapped in new ... Read more fuse, replaced control panel and grille with the three screws. Plugged in the microwave. -Worked great! Good opportunity while grille was off to clean it and replace the charcoal filter inside the cabinet.

Remove Oven from cabinet.Remove rear outer shell, 8 screws. Loosen two screws holding receiver end of broken component which is also a gang bar for several switches. Install new door latch by inserting extended end into gang bar and one of the two rotating pins into obvious receptacle and popping the second pin into slot provided. Refast ... Read more ened screws holding gang bar. Cannot go wrong, holes are manufactured into receptacle which properly aligns the component. Reinstall rear outer shell, Remount into cabinet recepticle. Very simple !

After buying the (tamper proof star bit set) it only took about 15 min. You have to take the cover off to get at the latch. I found that removing the snap wire connectors made the installation easier. I made sure to mark each one, and not to force the new latch apart to much. It sure beat paying for a service call, saved about $100.

I pulled out the unit. Opened the back by using the special torx driver (bought at Lowe's). Found out that Door latch bracket is broke. Checked the computer and was prompted to the partselect.com. I compared the broken part to their diagram. Ordered the part on a Saturday, it came in on Tuesday. Stick the part to where it belong. Presto. ... Read more Microwave is working like new again.

I removed the cover using a philips screw driver and a set op tamper proof torx head allen wrench set. I inspected the latch assembly and found the door latch part broken. It was easy to remove and the new part snapped into place. Repair was finished and microwave back in service in less than five minutes. Most folks would throw their mic ... Read more rowave away and purchase a new one, the door mechanisms are usually easy to repair and parts are available. Be careful in there because of the potential of electrocution, that is why they put the tamper proof screws in place. Next time, try to repair your appliance before you decide to throw it away, may save you some hard earned money.

Removed the microwave unit from the kitchen built in space. 4 screws hold the perimeter cover on the four corners. Unit comes out easily after unpluging from wall.
Laid the unit on the counter and removed torx and phillips screws to remove the cover that wraps around the top and sides.
Latch bracket behind the door button had ... Read more one pivot post broken. Removed the old bracket. Repositioned the new bracket by pressing it in at the plastic 'ears' on the microwave. The plastic 'ears' on the microwave unit give just slightly as the new bracket pivot posts wedge into place. Replaced the cover and put the microwave unit in the built in space.

The push button door latch had broken on my microwave. After digging into the unit-which was the hardest part, getting the shell off and getting at the control panel, I was able to see an interior latch part that had one side of plastic broken off. 40. repair piece later and I was able to plug that in, put it all back together and it work ... Read more s, although it does not feel that solid or that it will last a lifetime. Glad I was able to fix instead of calling a repair guy.

Took microwave out of builtin cabinet with 4 screws.
Put microwave on center island and removed cover.
Tested interlock switch with volt meter and it appeared ok so I put my kit back in box and sent back.
Took out magnetron unit and replace with new part.
Put cover back on and test.
All is working and installed ba ... Read more ck in cabinet. Two weeks later all still working great.

Unplug microwave. Remove the cover(mine had six screws- including 4 special screws I was able to remove the special screws with pliers. Remove the broken latch. Then you must take out the two screws which hold plastic plate that has a bunch of wires connected to it. Otherwise you can’t install the new latch without breaking the side “axle ... Read more ” of the latch. Once you remove the plastic plate the new latch will snap right into place. Reinstall the plastic plate w the screws and you are good to go. Note of caution. The micro cover edges are as sharp as a knife. Use gloves!